A little knowledge. An empire of 27.

Every comparison uses this expedition’s original data and rules. “Would win” describes this matchup only; a different choice would change the later journey.

21. 21
    Round 21Won27 countries · 1 life left

    IcelandvsTajikistan

    Wealth per person: 82,257 vs 4,968 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Tajikistan.

    Other category comparisons 1 other winning choice

    All eight categories for Iceland against Tajikistan

    Category	Iceland	Tajikistan	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	103,000	144,100	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	385,663	10,389,799	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	82,257	4,968	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	3.7	72.1	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,110	7,495	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	4,970	0	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	64.7° N	38.3° N	Would lose

22. 22
    Round 22Won28 countries · 1 life left

    Burkina FasovsMauritius

    Population: 23,025,776 vs 1,248,647 people · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Mauritius.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Burkina Faso against Mauritius

    Category	Burkina Faso	Mauritius	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	274,200	2,040	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	23,025,776	1,248,647	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	2,762	29,403	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	84.0	612.1	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	749	828	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	0	177	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	12.8° N	20.3° S	Would win

23. 23
    Round 23Lost27 countries · 0 lives left

    DR CongovsPeru

    Coastline: 37 vs 2,414 km · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: DR Congo.

    Other category comparisons 5 other winning choices

    All eight categories for DR Congo against Peru

    Category	DR Congo	Peru	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	2,344,858	1,285,216	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	105,789,731	33,845,617	Would win
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑	1,732	17,042	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	45.1	26.3	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	5,110	6,746	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	37	2,414	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	2	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	1.9° S	13.0° S	Would win